Events Experience Specialist

Company: Keen Footwear
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job Title: Event Experiences Specialist

Date: January 2020 Reports to: Event Experiences Manager

Department: Marketing Status: Salaried, full-time

Direct Reports: 0
General Summary

Assists in the planning and execution of KEEN's physical event experiences, including but not limited to KEENFest, national & regional events, trade shows, sales meetings, mobile tours, and pop-ups.

Key Responsibilities

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• Working closely with the Event Experiences Manager, plan and manage the annual event calendar, ensuring all event logistics and infrastructure are planned out to successfully deliver compelling and industry leading event experiences
• Confidently lead on the ground build out and execution of KEEN event experiences
• Help identify potential event opportunities that share and reflect the KEEN values
• Help build partnerships and event programs that provide a platform to connect and engage with our targets fans
• Track, monitor and present detailed event reporting against pre-agreed experiential KPI's
• Assist in the execution of KEEN's mobile event experiences which will include driving the KEEN Motorpool vehicles, Vending Machines and Phone booths
• Assist in the sourcing, purchasing, receiving and distribution of KEEN promotional items
  
  Background Experience & Qualifications
  
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  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Marketing or related field
  • 2-4 years of experience in events, marketing, customer service and/or retail; experience in footwear preferred
  • Self-starter who can excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Willingness to work weekend during the Summer and travel for extended periods of time
  • Ability to converse with a vast range of consumer demographics
  • Attention to detail and a high level of organization
  • Hands-on experience managing complex projects on cross functional teams
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to collaborate with peers, and senior leadership
  • Leads by example and promotes teamwork to achieve initiative objectives
  • Develops and embraces new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization
  • Fosters teamwork and works cooperatively to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
    
    Employee Conduct: It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through: mutual trust and respect; personal accountability and integrity; desire for growth and learning opportunities; teamwork; positive, honest and effective communication and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and partners.
    
    Why KEEN: Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that's on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protectthe places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place. Learn more at https://www.keenfootwear.com/our-purpose.html
    
    KEEN is an equal opportunity employer, who values an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Keywords: Keen Footwear, Portland , Events Experience Specialist, Other , Portland, Oregon